
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northbrae Neighborhood of Berkeley, CA from $748 (1 Rental)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northbrae?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrae Studio Apartments | $2,672 | $1,600 | $3,800 |
| Northbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,100 | $4,500 |
Northbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $748 | $6,100 |
| Northbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $810 | $8,850 |
| Northbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $845 | $6,554 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northbrae Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northbrae?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northbrae is under $2,905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northbrae?
The cheapest apartment in Northbrae is FOUND Study Southside Berkeley which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Northbrae costs $3,118.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northbrae?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 441 regular apartments in Northbrae that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northbrae?
Cheap apartments in Northbrae have an average cost of $2,122 which is $996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northbrae.
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